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Tuesday, 21 July 2026 · No. 110

Hormuz tanker attacks extend into tenth night as oil holds above 82 dollars.

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The Lead

Bitcoin trades near 65,600 dollars after the overnight move, with exchange balances still contracting on net outflows and the MVRV ratio at 1.23 keeping most holders only modestly in profit. That combination supports quiet accumulation amid extreme fear readings, yet the same low conviction leaves price exposed if macro conditions tighten further.[1] US strikes on Iranian targets near Hormuz have now run ten consecutive nights, driving Brent above 82 dollars with repeated tanker incidents restricting the strait that handles one-fifth of global oil supply. Higher energy costs add to inflation pressure while a firmer dollar and steeper yield curve coexist with firmer gold, a mix that historically compresses risk assets rather than lifting them. The open question is whether sustained outflows can absorb any fresh supply if oil keeps climbing and liquidity tightens at the same time.

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